For more than a century, Mackinac Island’s fudge has been an institution that’s become famous worldwide.Fudge devotees are known as “fudgies” – a term that is also synonymous with Northern Michigan tourists. Most people don’t need an excuse to indulge in a piece or two of creamy, decadent fudge. But, for those who do, the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival which takes place each August, offers Island dwellers and tourists a terrific reason to celebrate fudge – made fresh each day at Mackinac’s multitude of fudge shops.

The festival features a number of family fun fudge-related activities including:

Fudge Making Demonstrations & Tasting

Delicious Food and Drink Fudge Pairings at Island Establishments

Willy Wonka Sitings

Family Games at Windermere Point

Fudge Egg Hunt

FRIDAY, August 24, 2018 Tentative

Mackinac Island Beer Tasting at Draught House: 3-5 p.m.

Murdick’s and JoAnne’s Fudge Martini’s at Pink Pony: 3-5 p.m.

Mary’s Bistro Fudge Dinner: 6-9 p.m.

Magic on Market Street…magician, music and kids games behind Stuart House on Market Street

Market Street Art Walk with Fudge Treats: 6-9 p.m.

Menu Specials in the Cudahy Chophouse and Fudge Themed Cocktails

SATURDAY, August 25, 2018 Tentative

Fudge Making Demonstrations at local Fudge Shops from 11:00am to 4:00pm

Family Games at Windermere Point 1:00pm

Free Concert: Three Men and a Tenor 3:00pm at Windermere Point

Free Concert: Three Men and a Tenor 8:00pm at Windermere Point

Murdick’s and JoAnne’s Fudge Martini’s at Pink Pony: 3-5 p.m.

Mary’s Bistro Fudge Dinner: 6-9 p.m.

Menu Specials in the Cudahy Chophouse and Fudge Themed Cocktails

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Outdoor Movie at Windermere Point 9:00pm

SUNDAY, August 26, 2018 Tentative

FUN-DAY FUDGE-DAY ON A SUNDAY AT WINDERMERE POINT

Children’s Chocolate Fudge Egg Hunt, 10:00am at Windermere Point

Fudge Making Demonstrations at local Fudge Shops from 11:00am to 4:00pm

Family Games at Windermere Point, 11:00am to 2:00pm

Great Turtle Slow Ride: 1 p.m.

Sugar Sack Relay Race: 1:30 p.m.

Mackinac Island Beer Tasting at Draught House: 2-6 p.m.

Stop by the Mackinac Island Information Center, next to Carriage Tours and across from Star Line Dock #1, for more information